With Wireless LANs becoming mainstream, organizations want to tightly integrate Wireless LANs with wired LANs. Network managers are reluctant or unwilling to deploy Wireless LANs unless those LANs ...

A wireless router is a staple in any home that has a broadband Internet connection, whether it be via a cable or phone service provider. Here are the basics you need to know before getting a wireless ...

This chapter covers the following subjects: Wireless Local-Area Networks: A brief history of wireless networking and some of the basic concepts. How Bandwidth Is Achieved from RF Signals: The ...

Ethernet inexpensive; included on most new PCs; hundreds of hardware makers requires cabling; larger networks need hubs and switches 91m (300 feet) per segment 100 / 60Mbps (for 100Mbps network) Wi-Fi ...

This sample chapter from the only authorized companion guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Program introduces newcomers to the basic concepts and components of modern computer networks. The chapter ...

Wireless technology is dramatically changing the world of computing, creating new business opportunities but also increasing security risks. Wireless LANs, which use radio frequencies to broadcast in ...

Small business people don’t necessarily need (or want) to know the nitty-gritty behind every technical term that reaches their ears. On the other hand, it’s helpful to be familiar with the networking ...